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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.33, 327.51 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.33, 327.51 and 133.83 is: 184.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.33 : 327.51 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.33/327.51 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.33x = 327.51 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.33x = 43,830.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,830.66/237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.68

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